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Who Are Your Friends?

On average, only half of those we consider our friends, think of us as friends back… So who are really our friends?

What Even Are Boundaries?

Boundaries. It’s a word that seems to be continuously thrown around these days, but what exactly is it?

Supporting Summer Learning

Allow me to save you from the trouble I had when trying to support my daughter with summer learning activities. Ugh, if I could only do it over again knowing what I know now!

Choices

Fear and excitement originate from the same bunch of nerves. The difference is how you channel that energy. You see, you can choose your point of view.

Give Your Children Space to Grow

Have you thought about how your presence may be impeding your child’s growth?

Hold Your Kids Accountable

Parents, do you ever feel like your child is never going to grow out of this stage? It took me my entire childhood before I finally dropped this bad habit and learned this important lesson!

Are Your Friends Truly Friends?

One’s sense of vitality is diminished when constantly trying to appeal to the group, and self-esteem issues begin to flourish. Staying in alignment with your true self is a fundamental part of feeling at peace and leading a purposeful life.

Teaching Your Child How to NOT be Bullied

Are parents doing enough to ensure their child doesn’t become a victim of bullying?

Top 2020 Takeaways

Despite its hardships, this year presented us with new opportunities for growth. As I reflect, I have identified five positive takeaways significant to 2020.

Improvement Over Perfection

“Unless you’re using the word in reflection, predicting anyone or anything will be “perfect” is setting ourselves up for unrealistic expectations and reinforcing a fixed mindset.”

Attitude of Gratitude

How often do you intentionally think about the things you’re thankful for?

Screen Time Needs Limits

With digital devices as the hottest school supply, how are children maintaining balance?

Shifting Your Thinking

Nothing is guaranteed in life, so the sooner we learn to embrace the new, the faster we can move on from a state of pity to a more fulfilled life.

You’re Not Always Going to Win

The competitive nature of same-gender siblings who are close in age presents a unique parenting conundrum.

Sleep for Successful Studying

Late-night studying or rise and grind? What’s best for the brain?

The Point of Penmanship

Penmanship is more than pretty writing.

Change is the Only Constant

I feel if I hyper-focus on the past, it inhibits my ability to enjoy the present.

Help Your Child Learn at Home

ATTENTION PARENTS: It’s time to prepare for learning from home with, “A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Children at Home”

A Tutor Isn’t Enough

Educators and tutors rarely spend enough time with students to provide adequate supported practice, so parent involvement is imperative for struggling students.

Self-Motivation

How do you stay motivated when feeling uninspired?

Episode 8: Focalism

Have you ever felt one event will make or break your future?

Wanting Something Different Than What Is

Do you crave something more / better / different than what is?

Episode 7: FOMO

Do you know how to fight FOMO?

Episode 6: Toxic Thinking

Do you have a strategy for diffusing negative thinking?

Time to Recharge

Prioritizing pleasure over productivity

Episode 5: It’s All Relative

How much of what you want depends on what others have?

Embracing Change

Change, you can resist it or you can embrace it, but the sooner you choose to embrace it, the easier life is going to be.

Episode 4: Hedonic Adaptation

Do you ever wonder why happiness doesn’t last?

Establishing Boundaries

What I find is that boundaries are often driven from upset. When someone has upset you, leaving you feeling mistreated or maybe even violated, that is an indicator there is a need for a boundary.

Deepening Diversity

Do all your friends look like you?

Episode 2: Not Me and Miswanting

Do you find yourself prioritizing money over time? Many of us are under the impression that more money leads to more happiness, but is that really true?

Noticing Life

Always remember to treasure the moments because they’re not promised to last.

Episode 1: FFoM & The Knowing-Doing Gap

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